Lot 464
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 50c black on yellow, horizontal bisect, Zacatecas, bottom portion of stamp tied by neat sharp strike of Sierra Hermosa boxed handstamp (Schatzkes 1911) on fresh folded letter sheet to Santa Catarina, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 55a Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED ON COVER BISECT USAGES OF THE 1869 50C HIDALGO THIN FIGURE PERFORATED ISSUE.
Bisects are very unusual in the 1868 issue as they were deemed illegal during this period and should have no longer been tolerated by the postal authorities.
Realized: $9,000